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When people ask what kind of law I practice, the honest answer starts with the person in front of me. Most of my work is in family and matrimonial law: custody, visitation, child support, orders of protection, paternity and divorce, both contested and uncontested. I also defend clients in criminal matters, represent tenants and landlords in housing court, and handle family-based immigration matters.
I am the Managing Attorney and Founder of THE NDLC LAW FIRM, PLLC, a Bronx-based, fully virtual practice. I serve clients in all five boroughs and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Sullivan Counties. I was admitted to the New York Bar in 2009. I am also admitted in the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of Michigan and the Central District of California. I represent clients in English and Spanish.
My path to family and criminal practice was not a straight line. Before focusing on individuals and families, I handled high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters for global financial institutions, including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank. That work taught me to read documents closely, follow the money, and prepare for anything. I later led the family law department of a New York firm, and I bring the same discipline to every client I represent today. I am a graduate of Pace University School of Law and Syracuse University.
Clients can expect an honest assessment of their situation, a clear explanation of their options, and a strategy that fits their real life and budget. I publish my fees on my website so you know what your case will cost before you call. Phone and video consultations are available.
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1500 Astor Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10469
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Worst crooked lawyer!!!!!!
Worst lawyer ever his a crooked want to you your case drops you than wants to get paid, would not recommend him becaful who ever thinks of hiring him , his a crooked lawyer not a good person!
Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
UNPROFESSIONAL ATTORNEY
Gave 1 star beacuse I cannot select 0. This office have an attoney named Nelson De La cruz working for the company Weisman law grupo with #+1-516-701-3969 which don't complete the job at all. I filled a divorce on June 2024 and he has not submitted any documents to the court, don't reply to my email...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Pure negligence
Nelson is probably the worst lawyer you could possibly hire. I started this divorce/custody process over two years ago. This guy is unresponsive and doesn’t get anything done on time. I’ve been told from the opposing party on numerous occasions that Nelson was either late or didn’t show for court dat...
Posted by Afia | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Do Not Hire!!
CAT Law Office, hired this attorney as an Independent contractor. He worked with us only for a day and a half and submitted a bill of $3600.00 for his hours for a particular client and additional amounts towards expenses including Uber reimbursements. He was very well made aware of the fact that this...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
3 Years And Nothing Do Not Ignore The Other 1 Star Reviews
Hired him for a divorce in 2021, it’s 2024. Months turned into Years of trying to call, email, and request my money back. I’ve never experienced this kind of behavior/treatment from an attorney, you hire lawyers when you need help and trust they’ll do their job. I live in another state as well so it’...
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2019
Top Contributor, Avvo
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney & Founder, THE NDLC LAW FIRM, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Robert P. Santoriella, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Solo & Contract Attorney
2007 - 2010
Associate Director, UBS AG
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Felony Dismissed - Plea to Violation
Summonses Dismissed
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Can I have him removed from the home? As the main breadwinner, will I have to pay alimony?
31 Oct 2023
RE: Service of Summons & Complaint
17 Aug 2023
How to get custody of my daughter back?
16 Jun 2023